01 n. The act of calling or assembling by summons.
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The act of calling or assembling by summons.
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An assembly or meeting.“In the first day there shall be a holy convocation.” — Ex. xii. 16.
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An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.(Ch. of Eng.)
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An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted.(Oxf. University)
Syn.
meeting; assembly; congregation; congress; diet; convention; synod; council.